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Dear Colleagues: As I have often said during my first weeks here at Ohio State, one of the reasons I joined this college is to be involved with an institution that is moving toward a new level of national prominence. From previous visits, I learned firsthand about the excellence of this college's students, staff, and faculty, and I heard much about the great support from loyal alumni and friends. In meetings with President Gee and senior leaders, I discovered Ohio State's principle of One University, and its commitment to creating a high performance culture. I also saw a strong desire on the part of senior administrators to help this college succeed as a national leader in education, research, and patient care. All these factors combined made it clear this was the perfect place for me.
I know there are unprecedented accomplishments and achievements ahead for us. To ensure we fully capitalize on all the opportunities that present themselves, it is critical for us to work together as a community. This means everyone - students, staff, faculty, and alumni and friends - joining together to shape our future. Each of us must know how and when it is our turn to participate and contribute to the process of moving our college from excellence to genuine eminence. One important step in moving forward is having a communication strategy that educates, informs, and inspires. This inaugural issue of First Thursday is one piece of this strategy.
This newsletter will arrive on the first Thursday of each month, and each issue will include a brief column from me that details important events and achievements we can all be proud of. To complement what you'll read in this newsletter, I encourage you to visit our website, where you will find news about our college and our accomplishments that make us distinctive and special.
In this First Thursday issue, you will read about our upcoming White Coat Ceremony, our faculty retreat, our September 10th alumni tailgate, the upcoming ODA and ADA receptions, and other news. I encourage you to stay connected and informed about what is new and exciting at the College of Dentistry. To reach our next level of excellence, we need many informed advocates. Working together as a community, we can and will make history at The Ohio State University! 
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College Welcomes New Students at White Coat Ceremony: September 19
On September 19, the College of Dentistry's new dental students will celebrate the beginning of their path to becoming dental professionals at the annual White Coat Ceremony.
The event serves as an official welcome to the College of Dentistry, and it marks the beginning of the professional educational experience of the members of the Dental Class of 2015. The white coats students wear at the event symbolize their newfound commitment to dentistry.
The event will be an evening ceremony held at The Fawcett Center Conference Theater. College of Dentistry Dean Patrick M. Lloyd, Dental Alumni Society President Brett Pelok, and OSU President E. Gordon Gee will address the incoming classes.
Click here to see White Coat Ceremony images from 2010. |
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Faculty Retreat Scheduled for September 6
The College of Dentistry's faculty members will attend the annual all-day faculty retreat at the Conference Center at NorthPointe, located in Lewis Center.
This year's retreat will include a photo competition called "Picture This!" that encourages participants to envision or "picture" the college as it moves from excellence to eminence. Contact Bean.26@osu.edu for more information. |
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Street of Dreams Offers Learning Experience for Dental Students
 The 2011 Street of Dreams event took place August 12 at The Ohio State University. A joint initiative by the Ohio Dental Association (ODA) and the Columbus Dental Society, the event offers third- and fourth-year dental students a venue for meeting practicing dentists and touring their facilities.
This year's Street of Dreams participants visited three dental practices over the course of the afternoon, and they were presented with information from the perspective of practicing dentists.
Following the dental practice tours, an informal reception was held for students, participating dentists, and ODA leaders. At the end of the day, practicing dentists spoke about their careers and the transition from dental school to the "real world" of professional dentistry.
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Geriatric Outreach Program Receives William A. Jenkins Award
The College of Dentistry's Geriatric Dentistry Program in Appalachia has received this month's William A. Jenkins Award, the highest honor presented by the Area Agency on Aging, District 7 (AAA.7).
The award is given for dedication, commitment, and support to seniors and those with disabilities in southern Ohio. It is named in memory of William A. Jenkins, a native of Gallia County who helped build the aging network in southern Ohio through AAA.7.
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Dean Lloyd Featured on Radio Talk Show
College of Dentistry Dean Patrick M. Lloyd was the featured guest speaker this past Sunday (August 28th) on a radio talk show called Dentally Speaking, hosted by Columbus-based dentist Dr. Brian Kvitko.
The "Dentally Speaking" program was broadcast on WSNY 95 FM from 8:30 - 9:00 a.m., and it showcased some of the college's undergraduate and graduate programs, research programs, as well as current services for dentistry patients. Other topics included Dean Lloyd's former tenure as dean of the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Ohio State's upcoming football season, and more.
The podcast for the show, which aired August 28th, can be found here. |
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College Recognizes Staff Members with Appreciation Week Events
Staff Appreciation Week took place August 16-19, providing lunchtime activities for staff in recognition of their contributions to the college.
Events included cornhole games, gifts presented to all staff members, and a luau luncheon served by staff and faculty volunteers.
Special thanks to the Dental Staff Development Committee and Human Resources staff members for organizing these events!
Check out the full Staff Appreciation Week photo album here.
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Dental Alumni Scholarship to be Awarded Autumn Quarter
Thanks to the support of hundreds of Ohio State College of Dentistry graduates, and because of a $25,000 gift from the Dental Alumni Society, the college is now able to award the Dental Alumni Society Scholarship to dental students for the first time. The value of this scholarship will be approximately $6,500, and it will be distributed for the autumn 2011 academic quarter.
Read on...
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Join Us for Alumni Reunion Weekend: Sept. 9 & 10!
The College of Dentistry's alumni
reunions and tailgate are coming September 9 and 10, and we hope you'll join us for this scarlet-and-gray-packed weekend!
We welcome you back to campus as we celebrate the newest class of Golden Buckeyes at our Friday evening reunion dinner. On Saturday, we'll root for the home team while Ohio State's Buckeyes take on the Toledo Rockets!
Register Now! [Click here to download a brochure.]
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Alumni Reception at the ODA: September 16
We invite you to join dean of dentistry Dr. Patrick M. Lloyd, and other faculty and staff members, as well as the Dental Alumni Society Board of Governors for our alumni reception held in conjunction with the 2011 Ohio Dental Association (ODA) Annual Session at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
The alumni reception will be held Friday, September 16 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Franklin D Room at the Columbus Hyatt Regency Convention Center. Meet and mingle with your fellow Buckeyes, enjoy refreshments, and get caught up on the latest news from the College of Dentistry.
For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at 614-292-9254 or email us at DentalAlumni@osu.edu. |
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ADA Reception in Las Vegas: October 11
On Wednesday, October 11, please join dean of dentistry Dr. Patrick M. Lloyd, along with faculty and alumni at the annual ADA College of Dentistry alumni reception.
The reception will be held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Shell Seekers meeting room. Other ADA events will include continuing education courses, the World Marketplace Exhibition, and the ADA Health Screening Program. Please let us know if you'll be joining us, and we'll look forward to seeing you there! For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at 614-292-9254 or email us at DentalAlumni@osu.edu. |
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